KP - Kovozavody Prostejov

The KP (Kovozávody Prostějov) factory was established in Prostějov (former Czechoslovakia) in 1953 and an employee, Jaroslav Zatloukal, pilot and aircraft modeller started the production of plastic model kits in 1969. The first model designed by him was the famous Czech subsonic jet trainer 1/72 scale Aero L-29 Delfín (Dolphin) which reached model shops in the 70's. At the time this was among the first plastic model kits in Europe. Have a look at it!